About
Shelby Clark, Ph.D., is a Principal Investigator at Project Zero and Project Director of The Good Project. She leads initiatives such as the 'Implementation of The Good Project Lesson Plans' study, examining how teacher communities and lesson plans impact student character growth. Her work centers on intellectual, moral, and civic character development in adolescents, emphasizing curiosity, open-mindedness, and social responsibility. Previously, she co-led the Investigating Impacts of Educational Experience study on mission-based international schools.
- Education: Ph.D. in applied human development from Boston University, M.A. in school counseling (George Washington University), B.A. in history and music (Johns Hopkins University).
Her research explores how educational environments foster critical consciousness and sociopolitical awareness, particularly among marginalized youth. Notable projects include analyzing racial and economic inequality through progressive and 'no-excuses' schooling models. She advocates for equitable character measurement tools and curricula that cultivate ethical decision-making.
Publications span educational equity, intellectual risk-taking, and the role of curiosity in social justice. Her work bridges theory and practice, influencing policy and pedagogy in schools globally. Current efforts focus on teacher professional development and the implementation of ethics-focused lesson plans.
